American Gulch is a tributary gorge of the East Verde River that encompasses an area of juniper-studded hills and riparian corridors on the west side of Payson. Replete with natural springs, stock ...

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Hiking blogger Mare Czinar likes nothing better than to hit the trail. You can find more of her news and recommendations at arizonahiking.blogspot.com. The Payson Area Trails System is a collection of ...

A father’s ride inspires an FKT 21 years later The White Rim Trail in Moab was in Payson McElveen’s DNA. His dad, Mike McElveen, first rode a mountain bike on the famed 100-mile loop in Canyonlands ...

Exploring the forest shouldn't be limited to the young and fleet of foot. High on the edge of the Mogollon Rim north of Payson, two paved trails combine for more than 5 miles of barrier-free exploring ...